Commercial demolition

Most dwelling demolition projects do not require consent; an exception is a partial demolition project. Please note all dwellings built prior to 2001 require an Asbestos Demolition Report followed by Asbestos Removal (if Asbestos is present) prior to commencement of the Demolition Scope.

Prior to the demolition of all structures, the services including mains power need to be severed back from the structure. This involves contacting your power provider and requesting your electricity is isolated at the boundary, or as far away from the structure being demolished as possible. Central Demolition recommends this process be undertaken as soon as possible to avoid delays. Please note that if you wish to retain your ICP number your power provider should be made aware of this.
Also:
- Air conditioning units need to be de-gassed or capped.
- If your building is serviced by Mains Gas this needs to be isolated at the property boundary.
- Water is used as dust suppression. Central Demolition recommends this is left as is prior to demolition.
- Sewerage pipe will be tracked back and capped by Central Demolition at the time of demolition.
- If a septic tank is present the pump and tank removal can also be managed by the Central Demolition team.
- Prior to the excavation on your site, it is essential to check where all concealed buried pipes and cables are located. This can be checked online for free, such as the BeforeUdig website.
If you would like Central Demolition to assist in any of the service isolation process, we are always happy to help.

If Asbestos Removal is required if over 10m2 of Class B Asbestos Removal or any quantity of Class A Asbestos Removal an independent clearance assessment and an Asbestos Clearance Certificate must be provided by a certified Asbestos Assessor prior to the commencement of the demolition scope.

The demolition team will undertake a Pre-start site check. This will include but not limited to the following checks: temporary site fencing established, Scaffold tag check, Excavator and truck Pre-starts completed, Traffic Management correctly installed as per TMP, Team Pre-start toolbox (discussing the plan for the day), Notifying neighbours of work to be undertaken, check property for trespassers, other trades or tenants, check for other hazards such as uneven ground, weather impact, isolation of services including; Capping/de-gassing air conditioning units, piped gas, water, sewage and mains power. A site walk with Project Manager and Site Supervisor is often required to discuss and assess scope of works.

Demolition and Asbestos Removal can be a disruptive task for neighbours and those living at the property where work is being undertaken. Regular correspondence with client and neighbours is crucial. Central Demolition focus on regular updates and answering queries from clients and neighbours with the intention of a positive outcome for all. Other controls to minimise disruption to neighbouring properties may include: lined temporary fencing, hoarding, dust suppression, paving protection, spotters present during vehicle movements, closely follow Worksafe regulations & assessing methodology, for example concrete breaking vs concrete cutting to minimise noise pollution.

On occasion a dilapidation report of neighbouring properties is required, this is a common requirement when a neighbouring structure is in close proximity with the structure to be demolished such as a commercial structure on a high street built flush against a neighbouring structure.